Charles Bruce b. 1807

  • Artist (Printmaker)
William Bruce led a full life. Apprenticed as a engraver, transported as a housebreaker to Van Diemen's land, he established himself as clockmaker and engraver.
Name
Charles Bruce
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • clock-maker (ANZSIC code: 2419)
  • engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
1807
Birth place
Edinburgh, Scotland
Death date
1 November 1851
Death place
Argyle Street, Hobart Town, Hobart, Tas., Argyle Street, Hobart Town (Hobart), Tas.
Arrival
  • 18 April 1829 (arrived aboard the Georgiana at Hobart Town (Hobart))
Residence
  • c.1807 - c.1829 Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 18 April 1829 - 1 November 1851 Argyle Street, Hobart Town (Hobart), Van Diemen's Land (Tas.)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870